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Homeowner blames city for nearly $3,000 water bill
By WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 7, 2026
· 3 min read
PHOENIX (AZFamily/Gray News) — A homeowner in Phoenix said he was hit with a nearly $3,000 water bill after a city-owned transmitter failed to report his water usage for seven months. He believes the city should be held responsible.Cameron Green said he opened his water bill last month to find a ...
Key takeaway The bill totaled $2,777 and reflected 344,000 gallons of water that the city said Green and his wife used over seven months.
Why this matters in The Nashville
In Nashville , residents may be wondering if a similar situation could happen here. The city's water billing system relies on accurate meter readings to charge customers for their usage. If a transmitter fails to report water usage, as in the case of Cameron Green in Phoenix, it could lead to a significant backlog of unpaid bills. Nashville's water customers should be aware of their usage patterns and report any discrepancies to the city promptly. The Metro Water Services department should also have procedures in place to detect and address equipment failures, such as regular checks on transmitter functionality, to prevent unexpected and exorbitant bills. As the city continues to grow and develop, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of its water billing system will be crucial to maintaining trust with its residents. Nashville residents who experience unusual spikes in their water bills should contact the Metro Water Services department to investigate and resolve the issue.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? PHOENIX (AZFamily/Gray News) — A homeowner in Phoenix said he was hit with a nearly $3,000 water bill after a city-owned transmitter failed to report his water usage for seven months. He believes the city should be held responsible.Cameron Green said he opened his water bill last month to find a ...
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